University News
IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the 91²Ö¿â experience to students in Brazil.
Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation
The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined.
‘Students Are Who We Serve'
Linda Hoeptner Poling’s “student-centered†attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.
91²Ö¿â Press Is a Bookworm’s Delight
The 91²Ö¿â Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving.
“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,†said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The 91²Ö¿â Press.
Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here
Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.
Iranian Members of 91²Ö¿â Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us
A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear 91²Ö¿â alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.
Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses
Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at 91²Ö¿â’s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy.
91²Ö¿â’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 91²Ö¿â community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 91²Ö¿â’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across 91²Ö¿â’s eight-campus system.
As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years
For a half-century, 91²Ö¿â alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. 91²Ö¿â Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.
WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES
91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.